Denied
The Board denied an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for right and left lower extremity radiculopathy, sciatic nerve.
The deciding factor: The evidence did not support higher ratings as the bilateral lower extremity neurologic symptoms were more than mild and comparable to moderate incomplete paralysis but with normal reflexes, sensation, and muscle strength.
- Claimed conditions
- right lower extremity (RLE) radiculopathy, sciatic nerve, left lower extremity (LLE) radiculopathy, sciatic nerve
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- November 18, 2025
- Citation
- A25100283
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